Oceans

A mystery specimen has been identified as a species never documented in New Zealand waters.

Specialists in the chemical analysis of rivers, lakes, oceans and streams

Scientists have found a new ghost shark that lives exclusively in the deep waters of Australia and New Zealand. 

Tracking changes in broadnose sevengill sharks' behaviour in a warming climate.

NIWA scientists have mapped the whole of Lake Wānaka in incredible detail.  

Scientists on an expedition to the underexplored Bounty Trough off New Zealand have discovered around 100 new and potentially new ocean species.

The third and final update from Voyage leader, Sadie Mills on the 21-day Ocean Census – Bounty Trough research voyage.

Greetings from the Bounty Trough!

NIWA Voyage Leader, Sadie Mills on the first three days of The Ocean Census – Bounty Trough research voyage - a 21-day expedition to discover new species

An expedition to discover new species in one of the most remote parts of the deep ocean is departing from Wellington today. 

Long hot days, sand between your toes, and jellyfish – all part of the New Zealand beach summer.

New Zealand’s marine biodiversity checklist has been updated, representing an increase of 3,630 known living species since the turn of the century.